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| Silks dyed with Indian Lac. Left: Smooth Spun Silk with Tin mordant; Center: Illusion Gauze with Alum mordant; Right: Eri Peace Silk with Tin Mordant. |
Lac is a carmine dye like Cochineal, and gives similar colours. But instead of using the insects themselves, this Lac is actually the sweet exudates of the insect. It is gathered by spreading cloths on the ground under infested trees, during the season of “red rain”. It is considered a very romantic time, because the natural smell of the Lac is very pheromonal, promoting vibrant health and libido.
Indian Lac:
Not an extract but a finely ground natural dye and extracts 100% into water from a single boil! It has a very robust odor and creates deep vibrant reds.
1 oz |
4 oz |
1 lb |
1 kg (2.2 lbs) |
5 lbs |
Chinese Lac:
Finest bright red powdered extract. Close to 100% water soluble with a mild odor.
1 oz |
4 oz |
“This is the finest grade of Lac that I have ever seen or tested” - Cheryl Kolander, Master Natural Dyer, Aurora Silk “PS: it’s also the least smelly!”
No detectable hydrocarbon contaminates or residues of any kind. Presumed to be wildcrafted. Obtained thru an Art Natural Dyer in China, a personal friend and student of Cheryl’s. (Important because much bogus Lac is on the market, and some also is reported with contamination.) Available as a direct import from the Artist Development Project, a Greater then Fair Trade effort of “Mama D.O.C.” Inc, non-profit for natural health. Tested and Certified by Tyria, the International Guild of Professional Natural Dyers. Sold exclusively through Cheryl Kolander’s Aurora Silk.
Indian Lac:
1 oz |
4 oz |
1 lb |
1 kg (2.2 lbs) |
5 lbs |
Chinese Lac:
1 oz |
4 oz |
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